Aaryavir Sehwag, son of legendary former India opening batter Virender Sehwag, has offered insight into the unconventional batting guidance he receives from his father during the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026. Representing the West Delhi Lions in the tournament, the young batter caught widespread attention not only for mirroring his father’s signature back-foot punch on the pitch but also for detailing the elder Sehwag’s advice to hum melodies at the crease to maintain focus.
Aaryavir Sehwag Opens Up On Dad Virender Sehwag’s Advice
The ‘Sing Songs’ Advice and Batting Philosophy
Speaking in a post-match interview, Aaryavir opened up about the guidance his father shares regarding mental preparation and match awareness. ‘He always tells me to just react to the ball and not worry about the bowler,’ Aaryavir said. ‘He also keeps advising me to sing songs while batting, but I haven’t started doing that yet.’
Virender was renowned throughout his international career for singing Bollywood songs between deliveries and while facing bowlers to avoid overthinking and stay relaxed under pressure.
The 18-year-old made his appearance for the West Delhi Lions against the New Delhi Tigers in match 35 of DPL 2026, scoring a brisk 22 off 14 deliveries, including four boundaries.
During his brief stay, Aaryavir executed an emphatic back-foot punch through the off side, sparking immediate comparisons across social media with Virender Sehwag’s iconic strokeplay. A side-by-side comparison video released by the league highlighted nearly identical stance, timing, and execution.
Background and Career Progression
Aaryavir previously featured for Central Delhi Kings in the 2025 edition of the tournament before shifting to West Delhi Lions this season.He has also been a regular fixture in Delhi’s age-group cricket, having played for the Delhi Under-19 team and logged substantial runs in the Cooch Behar Trophy.